A Community that Works Together
By Paola Tiguila When describing what makes a great community, the definition often includes: love and respect for each other,…Read More
State Department Blog
There is Always a First Time for Everything
By Paulina Macías Coutiño (Chiapas, México) There is always a first time for everything, as a Professional Fellow I have…Read More
Meetings Across Cultures and Time
by Randi Hunshamar – Teacher at Langhaugen Upper Secondary School Monday had a packed program, but what a day: A…Read More
Lessons from Harriet Tubman
By Maricel Roldán – English TeacherSome weeks ago, we visited the Norman Rockwell Museum and I was moved by that…Read More
Meeting the local family
By John Huaman Fajardo, Peru My name is John, I know it is a typical American name, but in fact…Read More
So different, so similar
By Henry-Franz Gauci When visiting another country, and spending so much time with people from 19 different countries, you expect…Read More
Engaged, Enriched & Inspired!
By Kenneth Koh, Singapore – History & Social Studies Teacher During our academic residency at Amherst, we were challenged to…Read More
SUSI 2022 for Educators Experience
By George Watika, Uganda This week had a lot to cover and it was educative and enriching. Having had an…Read More
Having a Good One
By Kameliya Tsanova, Bulgaria Back in May, when we were discussing our pre-arrival preparations, Bruce Laurie suggested we kept a…Read More
Not Bread Alone
By Hemn Alee, Iraq I was not quite sure what it was all about. We were ten passionate teachers seeking…Read More